Mixed National Astrophotography Conditions with Rocky Mountain Highlights
Tonight's astrophotography conditions vary widely across the U.S. The Rocky Mountain region offers the strongest skies, with Salt Lake City and Billings scoring near-perfect 99 and 98 respectively, featuring minimal cloud cover and excellent visibility. The Pacific Northwest is mixed; Spokane shines with an 80 rating and low clouds, while Seattle and Portland offer only fair conditions due to higher cloud cover. The Southwest shows a range from excellent in Los Angeles (88) to poor in Albuquerque (25) with heavy clouds. The Southeast has several excellent spots like Dallas (98) and Nashville (96), but coastal cities such as Miami and Jacksonville face poor conditions. The Northeast and Midwest are generally weaker, with many cities scoring below 50 and significant cloud and rain presence.
The Rockies stand out with excellent scores in Salt Lake City (99), Billings (98), and strong conditions in Cheyenne (62), offering some of the best visibility and lowest cloud cover nationwide.
